Tobago House of Assembly

What Tobago House of Assembly does

The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is the devolved legislative and executive governing body for the island of Tobago within the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, established in 1768 as the oldest political institution in the country. It operates under the Tobago House of Assembly Act (most recently restructured in 1996 under Act No. 40, granting control over 33 areas of responsibility) and is funded through a fiscal allocation from the Central Government mandated at 4.03% to 6.9% of the national budget per a Dispute Regulation Commission ruling. The Assembly comprises 15 elected Assemblymen and 3 appointed Councillors (18 total), with executive authority vested in the Chief Secretary and Executive Council; the current term (2026-2030) was inaugurated on January 12, 2026 under Chief Secretary Hon. Farley Chavez Augustine.

THA delivers public services through dedicated divisions covering governance and administration, infrastructure and utilities, economic development, natural resources and environmental management (including the Buccoo Reef Marine Park and Pigeon Point Heritage Park), social services and human development, and culture, heritage and community. Operational assets include 11 Multipurpose Community Facilities, the ANR Robinson International Airport, a marine park network, 30 schools receiving annual upgrades, and active housing programs. Its digital surface consists of the tha.gov.tt government website, an e-Tender procurement portal (mandated exclusive use as of July 2025), and an Employment Opportunities platform.

THA has no commercial revenue model; services are funded entirely through the Central Government allocation and provided without direct charge to residents. Its customer base is the full population of Tobago plus tourists and visitors, and its go-to-market is direct public service delivery through divisional offices and community facilities rather than commercial channels. The 13th Inauguration in January 2026, recent infrastructure investments exceeding $100 million cumulatively across road paving, schools, and fleet, and expanded airline partnerships (Caribbean Airlines, GOL Airlines, Virgin Airlines) signal continued investment in tourism and infrastructure as the dominant growth vectors.

Name

Tobago House of Assembly

Legal name

Tobago House of Assembly

Website

https://tha.gov.tt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1768

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Tobago House of Assembly is the devolved governing body for the island of Tobago, established in 1768, funded by a Central Government budget allocation. It delivers public services across infrastructure, health, education, housing, tourism, and environmental management to Tobago's residents and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Government Administration

NAICS

Legislative Bodies (921120), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Housing Programs (925110)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIABAB

State Legislature/Regional Assembly Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/State/Provincial & Regional Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAA

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Government administration
• Public services
• Infrastructure management
• Community development
• Regional governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarborough

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: THA receives fiscal allocation from Central Government of Trinidad and Tobago - historically 4.03% of national budget per Dispute Regulation Commission ruling (range 4.03% to 6.9%)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is the statutory governing body for the island of Tobago within the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It delivers public administration, legislative functions, infrastructure management, community services, housing, education support, disaster management, marine park oversight, and tourism promotion across Tobago, funded through a national budget allocation (4.03% to 6.9% of the national budget).

Product overview

The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is the oldest political institution in Trinidad and Tobago (established 1768) serving as the primary governing body for the island of Tobago. THA does not offer software products but provides government services through various divisions including: the e-Tender/Procurement Platform for vendor registration and procurement activities; Community Facilities (Multipurpose Facilities) for community gatherings and events; Occupational Safety and Health Services; ANR Robinson International Airport Management; Marine Park Management; Disaster/Emergency Management via TEMA; and Housing Services. These operate as separate divisions under the Assembly rather than an integrated product suite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• e-Tender Platform An electronic procurement portal where vendors and contractors must register and submit all procurement-related activities for the Tobago House of Assembly.
• Community Facilities (Multipurpose Facilities) Eleven multipurpose community facilities across Tobago that serve as community centers for meetings, events, training, sports, and celebrations for residents.
• Occupational Safety and Health Services Workplace safety services focused on mental health at work, workplace violence prevention, computer ergonomics guidance, and incident/accident reporting for employees and supervisors.
• ANR Robinson International Airport Management Management of the international airport serving Tobago including infrastructure projects, contracts for road paving, and airport-related services handled by the Division of Public Infrastructure and Transportation.
• Marine Park Management Management and regulatory oversight of marine parks including Pigeon Point Heritage Park and Buccoo Reef Marine Park, including emergency injunctions for illegal activities and fines under the Buccoo Marine Park Bill.
• Disaster and Emergency Management Coordination of disaster preparedness through the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), including the deployment of solar-powered Multi-Hazard Early Warning Sirens for tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes across the island.
• Housing Services Affordable housing development and distribution including Adventure Phase II townhouses, service lots distribution at Courland and Belle Garden, home repair grants, and housing stock increase programs for Tobago residents.
• School Upgrade and Repair Programme Annual summer upgrade and repair services for 22 primary and 8 secondary schools across Tobago.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.03% of national budget allocated to Tobago development
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tobago Marine Safety and Security ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Monitoring contract was terminated in 2023, leaving Buccoo Reef without surveillance. THA obtained emergency injunction banning jet ski activity at Pigeon Point and Buccoo Reef Marine Park.
• Caribbean Airlines (CAL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 May 2025CAL resumed direct flights between New York JFK and ANR Robinson Airport on May 5th. Important for North American tourism market.
• U.S. Embassy (through US SOUTHCOM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2015U.S. Government donated and installed two solar-powered Multi-Hazard Early Warning Sirens at Fort King George and Store Bay Heritage Park. Total project cost US $28,000. Sirens shipped to Tobago in February 2015. Collaboration for disaster preparedness and public safety.
• Telecommunication Authority of Trinidad & Tobago (TATT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2015Working to improve emergency ambulance call center access and radio frequency coverage for Tobago. Granted concession to new facilities-based operator for fixed-line, broadband and cable TV services. Supports Internet Exchange Point implementation.
• Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2015THEMA organized ICT Exposition with multiple agencies for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2015. Coordinates Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems testing.
• Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2015Collaborating with TATT to improve ambulance radio system coverage and emergency services access for Tobago residents.
• German Embassy (Port of Spain)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2015German Embassy funded the Renewable Energy Education Project conducted by Sustain T&T in Tobago schools, culminating in solar oven competition at Speyside Secondary School.
• Virgin AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 March 2015Virgin Airlines resumed London-Gatwick to Tobago route with weekly flight service, doubling to two weekly during UK winter season. Important for UK tourism market.
• GOL AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 January 2015Brazil's largest airline added ANR Robinson International Airport as destination from Sao Paulo starting January 31, 2015. Introductory return fare US $599. Opens Brazilian market for diving and sport tourism.
• Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (THTI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2015Added Portuguese language courses to curriculum to support Brazilian tourism market from GOL Airlines route.
• University of the West Indies (UWI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Collaboration on three-year wildlife survey at estimated cost of $5 million. UWI to join Environmental Management Authority in conducting survey specific to Tobago's unique wildlife ecology.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nevis Island Administration: Sub-national island administration within Saint Kitts and Nevis with similar devolved legislative and executive functions. Comparable small-island governance model and scope of public service delivery.
• British Virgin Islands House of Assembly: Elected legislative body with executive council structure for a small Caribbean territory. Comparable population scale, tourism dependency, and devolved service delivery responsibilities.
• Cayman Islands Government: British Overseas Territory government with elected legislature and direct delivery of education, infrastructure, tourism, and environmental services — structurally analogous to THA.
• Anguilla House of Assembly: Elected Caribbean island legislature with devolved powers over education, infrastructure, and tourism. Closely comparable in scale, mandate, and tourism-economic exposure.
• Turks and Caicos Islands Government: Small Caribbean territory with elected legislature, similar reliance on tourism revenue, and comparable environmental management duties including marine park governance.
• Montserrat Government: Small Caribbean territory government with elected legislature. Comparable disaster preparedness profile and limited fiscal base requiring central assistance.

Others

• Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA): Regional coordinating body for disaster preparedness in the Caribbean. Relevant as a peer for THA's emergency management and Multi-Hazard Early Warning System initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Parliament of Curaçao: Autonomous Caribbean legislative body with comparable tourism-economy orientation and environmental management responsibilities for marine resources.
• Bermuda Parliament and Government: Larger and more autonomous island legislature with similar scope (tourism, infrastructure, education, marine management) but materially higher fiscal scale and broader tax base.
• U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature: Elected territorial legislature with comparable Caribbean tourism base and devolved authority over local infrastructure, housing, and economic development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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